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English a Window on the World

“A window on the world”.

Language, so far as we know, is something specific to humans, that is to say it is the basic capacity that distinguishes humans from all other living beings. Language therefore remains potentially a communicative medium capable of expressing ideas and concepts as well as moods, feelings and attitudes.
A set of linguists who based their assumptions of language on psychology made claims that language is nothing but ‘habit formation’. According to them, language is learnt through use, through practice. In their view, ‘the more one is exposed to the use of language, the better one learns’.

Window is a security system for all, either for a house or for a computer. An open window Cannot solve the purpose rather a window with zigzag grills is more safe and useful for a house. Inspite of the intricacies of grammar ie. zigzag grills English has gained tremendous importance in the education system and economy .English has become a truly universal language “a window on the world”.

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English a Window on the World

“A window on the world”.

Language, so far as we know, is something specific to humans, that is to say it is the basic capacity that distinguishes humans from all other living beings. Language therefore remains potentially a communicative medium capable of expressing ideas and concepts as well as moods, feelings and attitudes.
A set of linguists who based their assumptions of language on psychology made claims that language is nothing but ‘habit formation’. According to them, language is learnt through use, through practice. In their view, ‘the more one is exposed to the use of language, the better one learns’.

Window is a security system for all, either for a house or for a computer. An open window Cannot solve the purpose rather a window with zigzag grills is more safe and useful for a house. Inspite of the intricacies of grammar ie. zigzag grills English has gained tremendous importance in the education system and economy .English has become a truly universal language “a window on the world”.

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Linguistic Safaris – 15 Minute Language Lessons For the Very Lazy

Opportunities exist everywhere to learn language. This is especially true when you are learning a second language within the country where it is spoken. However, when we travel or when we live day to day in a foreign culture we have to deal with a lot of difficulties, not just linguistic ones, and often we don’t find the time to make a conscious study of language. Here’s an idea of 15 minutes of language consciousness that can help you climb out of that rut.

Living in Paris, I need to speak French. Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of patience for language study at this time, and sometimes I find myself going for weeks without making a concerted effort to improve my French skills. This is not good, because continued use of a foreign language for survival skills without constantly monitoring grammar rules can lead to fossilization, a pernicious and intractable set of interlanguage grammar rules.

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